SOC 43-9061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Office Clerks, General — Southern Vermont
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
At $47,840, median pay for Office Clerks, General in Southern Vermont, VT tracks the national median of $45,010 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,840, median pay for Office Clerks, General in Southern Vermont, VT tracks the national median of $45,010 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $40,970 and $55,990. The lowest tenth earn under $37,040, while the highest tenth earn more than $63,500.
Employment stands at 1,830, or 21.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Burlington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,520. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 223rd of 319 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,040 | −17.7% |
| 25th | $40,970 | −9.0% |
| Median (50th) | $47,840 | +6.3% |
| 75th | $55,990 | +24.4% |
| 90th | $63,500 | +41.1% |
| Mean | $49,400 | +9.8% |
Other metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $49,520 | 1,720 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern Vermont sit close to the national average, so $47,840 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$47,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,816US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,840 a year, 6.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,040 to $63,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,830 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $49,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Office Clerks, General in Southern Vermont, VT?
The median annual wage is $47,840, or $23.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,010, so pay in Southern Vermont, VT is 6.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Southern Vermont, VT earns more than $63,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,040 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Burlington, at $49,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,830 jobs in this occupation in Southern Vermont, VT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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